New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, with countless hazards posing risks to workers, bystanders, and even nearby pedestrians. One of the most significant dangers is falling objects, which can cause severe or fatal injuries in an instant. Whether it’s a tool, piece of debris, or structural material, anything that falls from above can lead to catastrophic…

Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Despite safety regulations, construction sites pose significant risks, including falls from heights, equipment malfunctions, and exposure to hazardous materials.  When accidents occur, injured construction workers are entitled to pursue compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. However, navigating the…

In this edition of his Construction Accident Litigation column, Brian Shoot focuses upon a single question: whether the plaintiff-worker’s conduct constitutes the sole proximate cause of the subject accident as a matter of law, or alternatively may be deemed by a jury to be the sole proximate cause of the subject accident. Editor’s Note: This…

In this edition of his Construction Accident Litigation column, Brian Shoot discusses two unrelated issues. Each figured in rulings rendered in, respectively, November and December of 2022. One issue arises when a plaintiff moves for summary judgment under Labor Law §240. The other issue, which arises far less frequently, is whether a falling hatch cover…

Our client was a 56-year-old electrical helper whose employer was hired to install electrical outlets in a pharmacy in the Bronx. The client was on a ladder running wires through a drop ceiling when he came into contact with a live wire which was left there some time previously. As a result, he sustained an…